Top Tourist Places to Visit in Rajasthan

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Places to visit in rajesthan

1 Jaipur

Jaipura is known or famous as pink city.

In Jaipur famous places to visit

Hawa Mahal (established by Maharaj Pratap Singh, Fort)

Hawa Mahal, also known as “Palace of Breeze”, was built in 1799 as an extension to the Royal City Palace of Jaipur.One of the most famous tourist destinations in Jaipur, Hawa Mahal, also known as the palace of wind, is one of the most prominent attractions in Jaipur.

Chandra Mahal, 

This place is located in City place complex Jaipur Rajasthan.

Chandra Mahal was the main residence of Jaipur Maharajas. It was constructed by Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur in 1727.

Now visitors are allowed to explore the stunning private rooms of the Chandra Mahal.

Entry is from the Sarvato Bhadra (Diwan-i-Khas) courtyard.

Jai Mahal, established by Rashish Mahal)

The Jal Mahal is 4km to the north of Jaipur and is located on the main Amer-Jaipur road. Most visitors to the Jal Mahal combine the visit with the Amer fort as both attractions are on the same side of Jaipur.

Jantar Mantar established by Sawai Jaysinh and Nahargarh 

Jantar mantar is located near City Palace and Hawa Mahal of Jaipur.The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh I, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734.

2 Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. 

Mahergarh Fort

Mehrangarh, also known as Mehran Fort was built by Rao Jodha in 1459 in Jodhpur, is one of the largest forts in the country. It is situated at the top of a 410 feet elevated hill and guarded by massive walls. One of the most easily recognisable forts in Jodhpur, it has appeared in many Hollywood and Bollywood productions such as The Lion King, The Dark Knight Rises, and the more recent – Thugs of Hindostan. The entrance of the fort, atop a hill, is majestic and has seven gates.

Umaid Bhavan

Umaid Bhawan Palace is a magnificent piece of Rajasthan’s heritage, and a symbol of new Jodhpur. Home of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family and currently the world’s sixth-largest private residence, the palace has one thing in common with the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra—the palm court marble used in its construction. Perched on Chittar Hill, the highest point in Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace inspires with exotic views of the historical Blue City, vast sand dunes, and intimidating Mehrangarh Fort. The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace is a museum.

Moti Mahal

Moti Mahal Palace, a part of which has now been converted into a museum was built by the Maharaja of Bharatpur. It is one of the most important attractions in Bharatpur, portraying the lifestyle and culture of the previous era at its best.
Bala Samand lake

Balsamand Lake is a lake situated 5 kilometres from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. This lake is a popular picnic spot, built in 1159 AD by Gurjara-Pratihara rulers.

3 Ajmer
 
Digamber Jain Temple

Digamber Jain temple is also known as Soniji ki Nasiyan, built in the 19th century, a red sandstone structure and using one ton of gold. The main chamber is known as City of Gold.

Khwaja Moinuddin Chi Dargah

One of the most visited please of Ajmer. The Ajmer Dargah is recommended for people of all age groups, as it provides ultimate peace and solitude. Located about 2kms away from the main Ajmer Railway Station, this Dargah Sharif is a popular holy place in Ajmer.

Ana Sagar Lake

Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake located in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan state in India. It was built by Arnoraja, the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1135 -1150 AD and is named after him. The catchments were built with the help of local populace. The lake is spread over 13 km.

Foy Sagar lake

Lake Foy Sagar is an artificial lake located near Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is named after the engineer Mr. Foy, an Englishman, who created it under a famine relief project in 1892.

 4 Bundi

Bundi’s Fort on the shores of the lake

Sukhniwas

It is located in bundi, rajesthan. The tourist attraction of Sukh Mahal is a white marble Chhatri or an umbrella. There is an amazing Umbrella at the terrace of the second storey of the mahal. This Chhatri is the prime attraction of Sukh Mahal.

Taragarh Fort

Taragarh Fort or Star Fort is a structure in the city of Ajmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was constructed in 1113 AD upon a steep hillside and built under the reign of King Ajayraj Chauhan.

Raniji ki Bairi

Raniji ki Baori, also “Queen’s stepwell” is a noted stepwell situated in Bundi town in Rajasthan state in India. It was built in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Ji who was the younger queen of the ruling Rao Raja Anirudh Singh of Bundi. It is a 46 m deep stepped well with some superb carvings on its pillars and a high arched gate.

Raniji ki Bairi is one of the main attractions to visit at Bundi, along with the Taragarh Fort and 84 pillared Cenotaph.

It is a stepwell that has some extremely beautiful carvings to it. With well crafted pillars and Temple carvings on its side, makes it a site to behold.

5 Udaipur

Famous as Lake City.

Jagmandir Mahal

Jag Mandir is a palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola. It is also called the “Lake Garden Palace”. The palace is located in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Its construction is credited to three Maharanas of the Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar kingdom. The construction of the palace was started in 1551 by Maharana Amar Singh, continued by Maharana Karan Singh (1620–1628) and finally completed by Maharana Jagat Singh I (1628–1652). It is named as “Jagat Mandir” in honour of the last named Maharana Jagat Singh.

Manek Mahal (city palace)

City Palace is the main Attraction of Udaipur Rajasthan, as it was the house of Maharanas how they live what they eat how they enjoy all stories are in this palace.

Pichhaula Lake

Lake Pichola is an artificial lake located in the center of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Lake Pichola witnesses lakhs of tourists because of its serenity and beauty. It is flanked by lofty hills, and bathing ghats, it is a dream come true for peace and nature lovers.

Fateh Sagar Lake

Fateh Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an artificial lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar. 

6 Jaisalmer

Famous as a golden town.  Nestled in the desert of Tharparkar.

Jaisalmer fort

The fort is standing proudly in the middle of the unending golden sands of Thar Desert, Jaisalmer fort is one of the most prominent tourist attractions of Jaisalmer.

Golden Fort

This Fort is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan, built in 1156 AD by the Rajput Rawal (ruler) Jaisal from whom it derives its name,and stood at the crossroads of important trade routes.its known as living fort.

Gadisar Lake

Gadi Sar is an artificial lake built in the 14th century. It is surrounded by temple shrines and ghats. You can enjoy a boat ride and have a leisure walk around the lake.

7 Mount Abu

Dilwara Temples

The Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples are a group of Jain temples located about ​2.5 kilometres from the Mount Abu settlement, Rajasthan’s only hill station. The earliest were built by Vimal Shah and supposedly designed or at least financed by Vastupala, Jain minister of Dholka. They date between the 11th and 16th centuries, forming some of the most famous monuments in the style of Māru-Gurjara architecture, famous for their use of a very pure white marble and intricate marble carvings.

Nakki lake

Situated in the Aravalli ranges in Mount Abu, Nakki Lake, locally known as the Nakki Jheel is a paradise for nature lovers. Flanked by amazing natural wonders, this lake is truly a gem of Mount Abu.

Sunset Point

The Mount Abu Sunset Point is a famous place for tourists, which lies to the south-west of Ionic Nakki Lake. This spot is popular for watching a scenic view of the sunset every day. It has delightful weather throughout the year so you can visit it during any season.

Toad Rock
The mascot of Mount Abu, Toad Rock is one of the most frequented point in the itinerary of all visitors. To see the panoramic beauty of the surrounding lake and greenish hilly regions you can climb up the rock and capture the breathtaking. It is located near nakki river.
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